Southern Alberta Summer Games

Thank you for competing in the 2018 SOUTHERN ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES!

For photos, click here. Photos can also be found through the game's official Facebook page, found here.

We look forward to having you compete in the 2019 SOUTHERN ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES hosted in Pincher Creek!

The Southern Alberta Summer Games were established with the purpose to give all Southern Alberta communities, whatever their size, the opportunity to become involved in a meaningful sports program that encourages people of all ages and abilities to come out and participate in an enjoyable grass roots festival.

With a focus on mass participation, physical and social involvement, and fair play, the games encourage anyone and everyone to participate, no matter what their age, gender, or ability.

A History on the Southern Alberta Summer Games

What began as an informal get-together once or twice a year to further recreational opportunities in southern Alberta, has led to the formation of what is now the largest annual sporting event run consecutively for over 25 years in Western Canada. The Southern Alberta Recreation Association (SARA) organized the first Southern Alberta Summer Games in Pincher Creek in 1970 with approximately 1,200 competitors participating, ranging in age from 6 to 80 years. The games have run every consecutive year since then and the County of Newell will host the 48th annual games.

The Games were created to provide a vehicle by which all communities, whatever their size, have the opportunity to become involved in a meaningful sports program and for the greatest number of people possible to participate in an enjoyable grass roots festival. With a focus on getting as many people participants involved as possible, promoting physical and social involvement, and fair play, the games encourage anyone and everyone to participate, no matter what their age, gender, or ability. Each year, 13 teams or "regions” from across southern Alberta compete:

Cypress County/Redcliff

​MD of Cardston

Municipality of Crowsnest Pass

County of Forty Mile

City of Lethbridge

County of Lethbridge

City of Medicine Hat

County of Newell

MD of Pincher Creek

MD of Taber

County of Vulcan

County of Warner

MD of Willow Creek

Over the years, the games have evolved. In 1979, a Cultural component was added and is now a key part of the Games. This year the cultural component will be represented in the Photography event. Other activities such as arts and craft displays or competitions, music concerts, and social events are integral components to the four fun-filled days. And in 1986, a partnership between the Host Community, Southern Alberta Recreation Association and the Alberta Sport Council saw the Southern Alberta Summer Games become the playoff venue for the Alberta Games in some sports and selected age groups. This partnership continues every second year, still providing a grass roots competition and yet providing a vehicle for elite athletes to move on to a higher level of competition.

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Fire Ban

Current Fire Rating

Fire Control Order Rescinded

Effective 1200hrs, 02 November

Recent precipitation throughout south eastern Alberta has enabled Cypress County to lift the current fire
control order.

Fire Permits are once again being issued. Extreme caution should always be maintained
and all permitted burning must be supervised by an adult at all times. The
lifting of this order does not impact any existing fire control orders issued
by cities and towns in the area, nor does it affect any fire bans issued for
provincial parks. To see a list of the fire bans currently in effect across
Alberta visit www.albertafirebans.ca

Any person or persons who willfully sets an open fire is responsible for
controlling it at all times. The applicant is solely responsible for any and
all damages and the applicant further agrees to indemnify and hold Cypress
County harmless against any and all losses or damages which may arise.

For further information, contact the Cypress County office at (403) 526-2888.